In a message dated Sun, 4 Aug 2002 10:35:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, RNossaman@cox.net writes: > > > > >Hazen, let me explain a little about the technique I use. I drop marked > >tees in the pin holes, I pull a length of wire out of the can and wind a > >pin (no measuring or cutting on the first pin). I then drive the pin into > >the block, next I run the wire through the bridge, around the hitch pin > >and back through the bridge to the pin hole, measuring approximately 4 > >fingers and cut (one cut two pins) I then drive the pin into the block. > >After I make the cut I put the loose end of the wire from the can into one > >of the pin holes until I am ready for the next pin, so it is right at > >hand, all I have to do is reach 6 inches. When I hit the tee I change sizes. > > > >David Koelzer > > This is pretty much how I string, with a couple of minor deviations. > Anything at all in the pin hole that marks the change in wire size serves > as a brain cell waker-upper. Somehow, anything related to golf being used > as a consciousness booster seems counter indicative to me, but that may be > just a personal glitch. Also, after cutting the string to length for the > second pin, I thread the next string through the agraffe(s) or V bar so I > can wind two coils and drive two pins in a row without swapping tools. This > both saves a little time, and forces me to pay attention to > what I'm doing. > Often, it works. > > Ron N Very good idea, I will try it. Thanks! David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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